| Type of erosion: |
Undercut bank |
Before
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| Severity of erosion: |
Undercutting extended into the bank 4 " to 14 " along entire shoreline |
| Energy level: |
Moderate |
| Height of eroded face: |
Four inches above water line |
Depth of water along the shoreline: |
Twelve inches |
| Bank consistency: |
Organic, silty soil with mucky, sandy subtrate (large stones present also) |
| Presence of ice heaving: |
No |
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Rooted aquatic vegetation present: |
None observed |
| Fetch: |
60 yards |
| Main erosive factor: |
River current, fluctuating water levels, carp |
Erosion control option chosen: |
Biolog and planting of natives on adjacent steep slope - large stones existing along shoreline were placed in front of biolog to add toe protection |
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